What is an HVAC configurator?

An HVAC configurator is software that lets reps and engineers select tonnage or capacity, coil rows, blower and motor, controls, and voltage for air handlers, rooftop units, and condensers. It validates that the combination is engineering-valid, returns the resulting SEER2 or EER and airflow, and prices the unit with all accessories in one pass.

Can it match coil and airflow to the required tonnage?

Yes. When the user enters required capacity, the configurator sizes coil rows and fin spacing, selects a compatible blower and motor, and confirms the CFM and external static pressure are within the unit's operating envelope. Mismatched coil, fan, and tonnage selections are blocked so quoted performance matches what the equipment can actually deliver.

Does it enforce voltage and electrical compatibility?

It does. The rules engine ties voltage and phase (208/230V single phase, 460V three phase, and others) to compatible motors, heaters, and controls, then computes MCA and MOCP for the configuration. Incompatible electrical selections are flagged at selection time, preventing field issues and rework after the unit ships.

Configure HVAC Equipment With Verified Performance

An HVAC configurator lets reps and application engineers select tonnage, coils, blower and motor, controls, and voltage for air handlers, rooftop units, and condensers, while the engineering rules confirm airflow, return the resulting SEER2 and EER, and price the unit so every quote is technically valid.

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HVAC Configurator

Specifications

System Type

Tonnage

Efficiency (SEER2)

Voltage

Configuration Output

✓ Load match validated

✓ Duct sizing OK

✓ Electrical (MCA/MOCP) OK

✓ Refrigerant charge set

Model: HV-090-16S2

$9,750

Every HVAC Specification, Engineered Right

The real selections behind an air handler or rooftop unit

Tonnage & Capacity

Size by nominal tonnage or BTU/h cooling and heating load, with the configurator matching coil and compressor capacity to the entered requirement.

Coils

Evaporator and condenser coil rows, fin spacing, circuiting, copper or aluminum microchannel, and coating options for corrosive environments.

Ducting & Airflow

Supply and return configuration, CFM, external static pressure, filter racks, economizers, and dampers validated against the blower curve.

Efficiency Ratings

Live SEER2, EER, IEER, and AFUE for the configuration, with checks against DOE minimums and ENERGY STAR thresholds.

Controls

Thermostats, BACnet and Modbus building-management integration, VFD blowers, demand control ventilation, and smart sensors.

Voltage & Electrical

208/230V, 460V, single or three phase, with automatic MCA and MOCP calculation and compatible motor and heater selection.

Why HVAC Manufacturers Configure

Quote complex equipment without an engineer on every call

Performance You Can Stand Behind

SEER2, airflow, and capacity are computed from the actual selections, so quoted ratings match the unit you ship.

Reps Quote Without Engineering

The rules engine carries the application logic, freeing your engineers from routine selection requests.

No Electrical Mismatches

Voltage, phase, motor, and heater compatibility is enforced, eliminating field failures and warranty claims.

Shop-Ready Documentation

Each order produces a submittal, wiring diagram, and BOM. See how it fits the wider manufacturing configurator.

From Load Calc to Submittal

Connect configuration to engineering, pricing, and production

Engineering & Ratings

Capacity and airflow matching
SEER2 / EER / IEER calculation
MCA and MOCP electrical sizing
Static pressure validation
DOE and ENERGY STAR checks

Submittal Output

Submittal data sheets
Wiring diagrams
Bills of materials
Dimensional drawings
AHRI rating references

Business Systems

ERP integration
CPQ quoting
Rep and distributor portals
BMS / controls catalogs
Order management

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